Protect journalists and freedom of speech
Shi Tao © ICPC ABOVE: Press Freedom campaigners hold a press conference in Hong Kong on April 30, 2008 © TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images Journalists continually risk their own safety to report the truth to the
outside world. In countries such as China, where free speech is not a government-supported
right, journalists can be arrested merely for sending an email.
In 2005, Chinese journalist Shi Tao was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment
for sending an email from his Yahoo account to a foreign website. He was charged
with "illegally divulging state secrets abroad" after Yahoo provided
information to the Chinese government.
In honor of World Press Freedom Day this past May 3rd, take action to protect
journalists and free speech worldwide.
» Urge Yahoo! to respect human rights
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Support the Global Online Freedom Act, H.R. 275
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Zimbabwe: Amnesty International Says "War Veterans" in Zimbabwe Are Forcibly Recruiting Youths to Attack Supporters of Opposition Leaders South Korea: Deportation of two senior officials of the Migrants' Trade Union USA: "Muslim Voices on Darfur" News Conference Slated for Capitol Hill on Wed., May 14 Mexico: Aid to Mexico to Fight Drug Cartels Must Not be a Blank Check for Abusive Security Forces, Says Amnesty International Colombia: Amnesty International Says U.S. Extradition of Paramilitary Leaders on Drug Charges Should Not Be an Excuse to End Probe Into Human Rights Violations Nepal: Overturning the Legacy of War - priorities for effective human rights protection Myanmar: Constitutional referendum flouts human rights UK: UK Must Pursue Investigations Against Suspected War Criminal USA: Amnesty International Launches National Tour of Guantanamo Cell Replica Tour Aims to Increase Public Awareness and Mount Pressure on the Bush Administration to Close Detention Facility, Says Human Rights Group
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 Sami al Hajj Released from Guantánamo!
Sami al Hajj, a Sudanese cameraman for the television station al-Jazeera, has been released from Guantánamo. He was held by the U.S government. without charge for over 6 years. Sami al Hajj has said that while in U.S. custody he was subjected to a range of torture and ill-treatment, including beatings and denial of prescribed medication for cancer. Many thanks to all who wrote for Sami al Hajj.
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May - June
Amnesty International's Midwest Regional Office would like to invite you to participate in a series of planning and outreach meetings to prepare for our June 19th public event which will address Chicago Police accountability of abuse against the LGBT community.
Chicago, IL
May - June
In connection with the Cell Tour, the Greater Portland Chapter of Amnesty International and a coalition of other organizations are presenting a series of events.
Portland, ME
May 7, 14, 21, 28 & June 4
Amnesty International is co-hosting a Death Penalty Film Series: 5 Films in 5 Weeks.
Boston, MA
May 31
The Amnesty International Amador Valley High School Student Group is hosting an African Human Rights Conference.
Pleasanton, CA
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